How Many People Are Named Wendel?
2,142
people in the United States are named Wendel
1 in 156,395 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#7192
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0006%
Of US population
Peak Year
1940
45 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Dutch, German (Rare)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Old short form of Germanic names beginning with the element Wandal meaning "a Vandal". The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. The tribal name was later applied to other groups such as the Wends, a Slavic people living between the Elbe and the Oder.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 69.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1911 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
80
California
16
Illinois
11
Missouri
6
Indiana
5
Kentucky
5
Michigan
5
Ohio
5
Wisconsin
5
💡 Fun Facts About "Wendel"
- 8 babies were named Wendel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1940
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1911
- Most popular in Texas
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